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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.79, 41.07 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.79, 41.07 and 26.31 is: 36.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.79 : 41.07 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.79/41.07 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.79x = 41.07 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.79x = 1,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080.55/29.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.27

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